Just then, a custom-made coffin was carried into the courtyard.
The coffin was made of high-quality Phoebe zhennan wood, obviously carefully polished and carved, and covered with a thick layer of gold leaf; it looked extraordinarily beautiful.
Tian Ning immediately liked it: “I'll take one of these as well, using the same dimensions as before.”
“Do you have any others? Show them all to me. I'd rather order several at once.”
So Master can have a variety to sleep in!
Shopkeeper: "..."
Does she think she's buying clothes, buying coffins?
And she's choosing so many styles!
When Tian Ning left the coffin shop, the shopkeeper behind her was speechless; he had never seen such a bizarre guest.
With her gifts all bought, Tian Ning was in a good mood.
After looking around, she didn't see any shops selling storybooks. Just like in the Eastern Continent, storybooks were quite rare in the Cultivation World. Most cultivators were busy with intense cultivation; who had time to read storybooks?
As Tian Ning was about to return to the inn, Jiujiu on her head unusually pecked her head twice.
“What is it?”
The dusty little sparrow flapped its wings and flew in front of Tian Ning. Its small, sesame-like eyes shone brightly, and it chirped incessantly.
Tian Ning understood Jiujiu's meaning: she had found something delicious.
It was rare for Jiujiu to want something, so Tian Ning naturally indulged her.
Following the route Jiujiu indicated, she saw an unmanned stall with all sorts of miscellaneous items on it. Several cultivators wearing different Sect disciple uniforms were there.
Tian Ning didn't recognize the Sects of the Central Continent; she didn't know if they were Large Sects or Small Sects.
Their mood didn't seem very high. Not only was nobody guarding the stall, but they also seemed to be arguing.
The man at the front with a sword at his waist seemed ready to leave. The other four tried to stop him: “Zhuang Jiu, the Secret Realm opens in two days. Wait a little longer. Maybe we still have a chance…”
“Pang Yi, you yourself said there are only two days left. What fool would have so many Spirit Stones to spare and join our team?” Zhuang Jiu said indifferently.
Tian Ning: "..."
Watching Jiujiu flapping its little wings, Tian Ning somehow felt that she might be that fool…
“I don't want to waste any more time with you!” Zhuang Jiu said, turning to leave without hesitation.
Another male cultivator beside Pang Yi, the female cultivator, angrily said: “Senior Sister, don't stop him! Let him go! As if we didn't know he's already hooked up with someone from the Tai Chu Sect. He's been putting on an act with us these days, which is really unfair to him!”
Of the remaining four—two men and two women—a female cultivator who hadn't spoken the whole time saw Tian Ning stop at the stall and signaled the others to stop arguing.
The male cultivator who had been angry just now came over and said, “Fellow Cultivator, is there anything you need?”
As he spoke, he saw a dusty sparrow use its claws to flip through the items on the table. It found a seed—an inconspicuous seed—at the bottom and immediately flew excitedly in front of the young woman, chirping incessantly.
“My Spirit Beast wants this. How many Spirit Stones?” Tian Ning asked.
Not knowing what kind of Spirit Plant seed would make Jiujiu so happy, Tian Ning thought she could plant it in her Space Magical Artifact. Then, Jiujiu could eat it every day.
The male cultivator said, “This isn't for sale…”
“Fellow Cultivator, I genuinely want to buy it. You can name your price.” Tian Ning took out a High-Grade Spirit Stone and said sincerely.
The male cultivator was clearly moved, his eyes fixed on the High-Grade Spirit Stone Tian Ning had taken out.
“Sorry, Fellow Cultivator, our stall isn't actually for selling things.” Pang Yi stepped forward to explain.
She pointed to the right side of the stall. Then she noticed that the sign originally hung there had fallen to the ground because of the previous argument, which is why the girl had asked about the price.
Pang Yi straightened the sign. It read: 【Team recruiting Fellow Cultivators for the Immortal Island Secret Realm】
“Immortal Island Secret Realm?”
Tian Ning read the last four words.
This was the first time she had encountered this method of finding teammates for a Secret Realm. Shouldn't one usually ask fellow disciples? After all, the Secret Realm was unknown and dangerous. Even fellow disciples couldn't fully trust each other's backs, let alone strangers gathered on the way.
“These things were all obtained by our Master in the Immortal Island Secret Realm. We're not selling them; we're looking for Destined Ones to team up with us to enter the Immortal Island Secret Realm.”
Pang Yi spoke with more enthusiasm: “Fellow Cultivator, since your Spirit Beast likes this seed, would you like to join us in the Immortal Island Secret Realm? You'll probably find many more seeds like this inside…”
Going there is fine, but Secret Realms are places where people often kill each other for treasure; more people don't necessarily mean safety.
Tian Ning: “Can you tell me where the Immortal Island Secret Realm is and when it opens?”
“I can pay for the information.”
“Fellow Cultivator, aren't you from the Central Continent?” Pang Yi saw that the young girl was alone and her clothes didn't look like those of a Sect disciple, so she specifically explained:
“The Immortal Island Secret Realm of our Central Continent is special. Unlike other Secret Realms, it opens once a year, but there are several prerequisites that must be met before entering.”
Pang Yi explained the rules one by one.
1. Transformation God Stage or below.
2. Each cultivator must pay 100 High-Grade Spirit Stones.
3. Teams of 5-10 people, with cultivators of different professions.
For example, two Sword Cultivators cannot enter together, but a Sword Cultivator and a Dao Cultivator can.
Dual Cultivation cultivators are more popular in this aspect. They can choose professions that don't conflict with their teammates, but Dual Cultivation cultivators are quite rare.
Moreover, the Immortal Island Secret Realm is fraught with danger, and a considerable amount of Spirit Stones is required. If it weren't for the chance encounters alongside the danger, so many teams wouldn't enter the Immortal Island Secret Realm every year.
After all, behind every team entering the Secret Realm are major Sects and Clans that have made decisions after countless considerations!
Tian Ning understood: this Secret Realm required a minimum of five people.
“Ahem… Fellow Cultivator, are you interested in teaming up with us?”
Three pairs of expectant eyes blinked at Tian Ning: “We have enough people here. You just need to help us… pay a little Spirit Stones…”
Pang Yi thought of their remaining assets and knew that "a little" was shameless.
She quickly took out the seed and said honestly: “Actually, we, the senior and junior disciples, can only take out 40 High-Grade Spirit Stones, 6 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, and 2 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. The rest needs your help…”
“But don't worry, Fellow Cultivator! We won't compete with you for anything in the Secret Realm! Any Chance Encounters, Spirit Plants, or Magical Artifacts will all be yours!”
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